Skin Simple || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BRAND: Skin Simple

Manufacturer: Elizabeth Arden, Inc.

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range	8	to	8
product count	1 (browse)
ingredient count	34
(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this brand -- not the products -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

Ingredients used by this brand:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used by this brand: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

See all 1 products by Skin Simple

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: facial moisturizer/treatment (1), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (1)

ingredients

	score	data gap	products *	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE	9	74%	1 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS)
DMDM HYDANTOIN	7	71%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)	9	55%	1 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)	6	65%	1 products	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE	4	69%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
C12-20 ACID PEG-8 ESTER	4	76%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	1 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL LINOLEATE	5	69%	1 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM LACTATE	4	70%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
TRILAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE	3	100%	1 products	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL	2	88%	1 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	1 products	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT	1	95%	1 products	none identified
ETHYLENE/ VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER	1	94%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOSTEARIC ACID	0	93%	1 products	none identified
STEARETH-21	1	89%	1 products	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE	1	88%	1 products	none identified
STEARETH-2	1	88%	1 products	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM HYALURONATE	1	83%	1 products	none identified
TRIDECYL SALICYLATE	1	76%	1 products	none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	1 products	none identified
ISONONYL ISONONANOATE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
SCLEROTIUM GUM	0	100%	1 products	none identified
TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
ALGAE EXTRACT	0	94%	1 products	none identified

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.

Cancer*

*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL LINOLEATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SODIUM LACTATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL LINOLEATE
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA, PEG-100 STEARATE

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		SODIUM LACTATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	C12-20 ACID PEG-8 ESTER, PEG-100 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		DMDM HYDANTOIN, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)	products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips	OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL LINOLEATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, C12-20 ACID PEG-8 ESTER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LACTATE, TRIDECYL SALICYLATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE

Neurotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYALURONATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL LINOLEATE, SODIUM LACTATE

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		SODIUM LACTATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Known human immune system toxicant		DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent		DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM LACTATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARETH-2, STEARETH-21
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TOCOPHEROL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		ETHYLENE/ VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of any toxicity		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, C12-20 ACID PEG-8 ESTER, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, RETINYL LINOLEATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, STEARETH-2, STEARETH-21,
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LACTATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANTHENOL,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		DIMETHICONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		ETHYLENE/ VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		ALGAE EXTRACT, ISOSTEARIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, C12-20 ACID PEG-8 ESTER, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM LACTATE, TOCOPHEROL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

Occupational hazards*

*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL LINOLEATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN